Trying to Raise Views and Interest for my Vlog...

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Hi Gang, the traffic to my Vlog has been pretty good for an unknown but I'd like to increase the views. Please check out my latest installment about writing titled "Creating Tension In Your Story" and share the link. There are other installments about writing at the channel people can check out as well including a Concrete Ship from WWI. Thanks so much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9_Xhh6uc8o&feature=plcp

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  1. Arlee BirdAugust 21, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I left a comment at YouTube, but my words were limited there. Here is an expanded comment:

    I like how you use the beach setting here and not just you sitting at the desk. The camera movement is fluid. However, there is a bit too much wind interference at times.

    In all honesty, though I ran the video to the end, I did not listen to it all. Sixteen minutes is a bit long to fit into the schedule I have allotted for blogging and social media. What I did hear was not especially anything new for me so I did not feel compelled to stay with it.

    In all your presentation is reasonably good and I can see that this vlog concept is a work in progress which you may be able to turn into something very good. You present well. I just think you need to tighten things up.

    Good luck with your efforts.

    By the way, you have Word Verification enabled in your comments which is somewhat of a hassle and may deter some from leaving comments at your blog. You may want to consider turning it off as a favor to visitors here.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  2. Allan KrummenackerAugust 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks for letting me know about the Word Verification, I hadn't realized it was up and running. I'll get that taken care of. And thanks again for all your input Arlee. I really appreciate feedback especially the constructive kind you've supplied. Take care.

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  3. PhilipAugust 22, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Allan, I agree with Arlee Bird, it's a shame about the wind interference and 16mins is quite long. Maybe you could break it up into sections?
    Cheers, Phil

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  4. Allan KrummenackerAugust 24, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    i did that with my first entry and that did seem to work. So I probably will stick to that kind of format. Thanks Philip and Arlee. I do appreciate the feedback.

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